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Witchvox - RSS Feed - New Articles This Week The latest in NeoPagan News Shannon "Gypsy" Lasley [Miles Batty] Shannon 'Gypsy' Lasley passed into Summerland at the far-too-young age of 36.A talented woman with a gifted singing voice and a captivating laugh, she brightened the day with her wit and smile.Gypsy leaves behind a network of friends, a caring family, and her twelve-year old son Devon.Gypsy was a reisdent of Hickory, North Carolina, an active member of the local pagan community, and a regular participant at North Carolina Piedmont Church of Wicca's annual and quot;Beltane Brouhaha and quot;. Semantics: We're Not So Different [Scott A. Johnson] One of the many things that we Pagans come up against in our pursuit of the freedom of religion is what George Carlin called the and quot;Scary Words. and quot; If you look at the Craft from a religious point of view, it's easy to see why so many religions fear and loathe us: simply because they don't understand. The history of the human condition paints a grim picture of our race, in that we as a species tend to fear things we don't understand, and what we fear, nine times out of ten, we destroy. But on Eclectic Witch: I Am the World [Maiaduir] What does it mean to be an Eclectic Witch? This may mean many different things to many different people. However, I think that what it means to be an Eclectic Witch is this: to be at a state of oneness with the whole of Gaia, and all of her cultures and traditions. Eclectic Witches reclaim spirituality from many sources, including their Ancestral traditions, traditions from their past lives, traditions from the land upon which they reside, traditions that they have a special connection t Living a Wiccan Life: Ideas to Enrich Your Practice [Mike] Not a lot of time. Not a lot of Privacy. Not a lot of supplies. Jeez, how are you ever gonna practice Wicca? Well to tell you the truth, being a Witch does not cost money and you don't need dragon's blood just to practice Wicca. Nor do you need a whole Occult Shop in your Magickal Cabinet. So many Teens and a lot of Adults can't practice Wicca all the time and feel that they aren't living a Wiccan life. Well to you the truth again... There are so many things that you can do t From Victim to Survivor: How the Craft Taught Me to Overcome Sexual Trauma (P... Disclaimer: I am not a certified professional. The following articles (Part I and Part II) are intended as a testimony, and in no way should be taken as gospel. If you or someone you know has suffered abuse, rape or traumas of any type, seek immediate professional help. Part I:I love the Craft. I love the spiritual awareness that the Old Religion has brought to us in the latter part of the twentieth and beginning of the twenty-first centuries. It would never have reached t Solstice Swim at Beach 69, Puako, Hawaii [Loetree] (June 20, 2009) It has become a kind of tradition with us. Every summer solstice since we moved to the Big Island of Hawaii, my wife and I have been going for a swim at noon at our favorite bay. Originally we were drawn to this bay because there was a small clothing optional beach in a cove, but since the birth of our kids, we have been going to the more family oriented beach known as and quot;69's”, referring to the milepost on the old highway.Today would have been a workday so we had Responsible Witch [Donna Caldwell aka Scarlette Winter Rose] What is a witch? Is it, as by common definition, a sorceress, a person bent on evil doings, who casts spells and worships the devil? Is it someone to fear and therefore ostracize, imprison and execute? My answer to these questions is both yes, and no. Why am I qualified to answer these questions? Because I am a witch, and have been all of my life.So let's get those questions answered. First, a witch is many things. She, or he, as men are witches too, may or may not be a Honor The Father, Honor the Sun: A Summer Solstice Tribute [Sitara Haye] Summer is here in all its sweat-inducing, watermelon-munching, firefly-blinking splendor. The children are truly settled into their vacation routine, screaming as they cannonball into the pool, screaming for ice cream, screaming because they’re bored. That last one really makes me crazy. What do I look like? The entertainment committee? Mom is just one step down from cruise director, I swear. I, on the other hand, am an adult. I don’t get ten weeks of leisure with the worst problem on my Knowing the Gods [Layla Talora Eshe] When I first began my journey into Witchcraft, there was much to learn: history, myths and the proper way to perform spells and rituals. All kinds of new things awaited me. I eagerly delved into any books I could get my hands on and talked to anyone that would listen. I bought book, candles, oils, herbs, wands, bells, cards and anything I could get! And so my knowledge (and witchy stock!) grew.Throughout the coming year I faithfully did rituals each Full and Dark Moon and celebrated on S Yes Wiccan [mirkmaid] I admit it. The title of this piece is cribbed from a somewhat deliberate mishearing of Barack Obama’s catch-cry ‘Yes We Can’. But it got me thinking. Of a Wiccan in the Whitehouse? Well, yes... (Can you imagine it? One nation, under Goddess...) but mainly it made me wonder upon the fact that many of us who find our faith in Wiccan practices and traditions can find it difficult to stand up and declare this fact openly. Yes Wiccan.I like to think of myself as being for the most pa The Journey [Randy] In the beginning ... Oh that’s already been used. How about, When we were born into this life... better.Our path starts with our first breath. Our path ends with our last. In-between is the journey on our path of life with many twists and turns and sometimes even a detour, there are many intersections and on/off ramps that lead to other paths. Some you may want to travel, some you do not. There are many wondrous and amazing things to see and experience along the way, so make sure Newsfeed display by CaRP |
Featured ArticleSpell Casting that Should be Left to the Professional Spell CastersSpell casting is an act that we have heard and seen on television. This is however not something that you will see in person unless you happen to know a modern day witch, wizard, warlock or Wicca. These numerous people use different spells for a variety of things. Their spell casting is not that different from what the ancestors did. The different spells that can be found need to have the spell casting performed in different styles. These styles will depend on the type of spell that is being performed. Also the white magic and dark magic aspects of spell casting need to be taken into consideration too. As these two types of magic are different in the way they react to the person they are cast on, the spell casting needs to have the intent of the spell behind the incantation. While the subject of witchcraft and magic is shrouded in myths and legends there is ample evidence of the need to have the spells written out in a spell book. These books or grimoires would contain a large number of spells. These spells would have a list of items that were need to prepare the spell. Below the item list you would have a description of how these ingredients need to be combined together. If there was a time period the spell potion needed to stand before it could be used in the spell casting this too would be indicated. Once the potion was ready the spell could be cast. Now in many cases the white magic users would use their spell casting abilities only if they were asked to help people out. The dark magic users would have no such scruples. While many of the circumstances of life have changed the need for magic has not. Today you will find many people who will claim that they can show you the best ways in which to perform spell casting. As most of us have almost no idea of how to perform magic or even say an incantation it is best if you leave these spells alone. There is really no way to say if you are being given a dud spell. You may on the other hand be provided with a spell casting that has a very dangerous result.
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professional spell casters to perform. About the AuthorMuna wa Wanjiru is a Web Administrator and Has Been Researching and Reporting on Magic for Years. For More Information on Spell Casting, Visit His Site at Spell Casting |